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Super Sized Berry Pavlova Recipe

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This Super Sized Berry Pavlova is a delightful, large-format dessert featuring a crisp meringue base topped with luscious whipped cream and a tangy mixed berry coulis. Perfect for serving a crowd, this pavlova combines the lightness of whipped egg whites with the rich creaminess of vanilla-infused cream and the freshness of strawberries and a homemade berry sauce.

Ingredients

Meringue Base

  • 8 egg whites
  • 2 cups caster sugar (400g)
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Whipped Cream

  • 750 ml cream
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Berry Coulis

  • 500g frozen mixed berries
  • 80g white sugar
  • ¼ lemon, juiced

Fresh Berries

  • 1 x 250g punnet of strawberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 120ºC using the fan bake setting. Line a large oven tray with baking paper to prepare for the meringue.
  2. Whisk Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat until the mixture is very stiff and glossy.
  3. Add Stabilizers: Gently fold in the cornflour, white vinegar, and vanilla essence into the stiff egg white mixture to help stabilize the meringue.
  4. Shape and Bake: Spread the meringue mixture evenly into a large rectangle on the prepared oven tray. Bake in the preheated oven for one hour. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely.
  5. Prepare Berry Coulis: While the pavlova cools, combine the frozen berries, white sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer gently on low heat for about 20 minutes until the berries break down and the sauce thickens. Adjust sweetness if desired, then let cool in the fridge.
  6. Whip Cream: Whip the cream together with vanilla essence and icing sugar until soft peaks form, creating a smooth and fluffy topping.
  7. Assemble Pavlova: Once the pavlova is completely cool, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top. Drizzle the chilled berry coulis over the cream and scatter chopped fresh strawberries on top.
  8. Serve: Due to its large size, serve the pavlova on a chopping board or oven tray. Slice into portions and enjoy this spectacular berry dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whisking.
  • Do not open the oven during baking or while the pavlova is cooling to prevent cracking.
  • The berry coulis can be sweetened further if a less tangy flavor is preferred.
  • This dessert is best served on the day it is assembled for optimum texture.
  • Use fresh, quality cream for the best whipped cream texture and taste.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/super-sized-berry-pavlova-recipe/